Mohamed Ahmed Ismail
Business Development Advisor
Hargeisa
Summary
Dynamic business management professional with over eight years of experience in project management, finance, and procurement across diverse organizations. Expertise in administration and a strong understanding of organizational policies and procedures enhance operational efficiency. Highly motivated with practical knowledge in business management, complemented by excellent communication skills and strong record-keeping abilities. Proficient in various computer applications and statistical software, driving data-informed decision-making and strategic initiatives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Business development Adviser
Self-employed
08.2018 - Current
- Coordinate and provide one-on-one business advising to small business owners and entrepreneurs on various business-related topics including business planning, financial analysis, marketing management, and other essential business ownership areas.
- Assist and guide clients with project feasibility, business plan development, financing options, providing management and technical assistance services, and ongoing project development.
- Design and develop strategic development strategies and plans.
- Provide assistance with implementing suggested plans and strategies.
- Oversee and examine new strategy progress and development.
- Educate, lead and supervise members of the business development team to ensure the project's achievement.
- Conduct complex analysis in order to find new market opportunities.
- Investigate existing products and services and compare them with competitors.
- Facilitate different business development workshops.
- Lecture at youth and women to the entrepreneurship.
- Forestablish the business participants, facilitate the update of participants business plans and creation/implementation of their strategic plans.
- Evaluate participant progress and implement intervention strategies on an as-needed basis.
- Work collaboratively with the Women’s Business Development Coach to deliver one-on-one business coaching.
Logistic and procurement Assistant
Nagaad Network
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Preparation of master copy of invoices for each month.
- Attaching invoices and other supporting documents with the voucher.
- Arranging the voucher according ledgers in each project file.
- Updating bank register and preparing bank reconciliations.
- Coordination with suppliers and preparation of procurement documents i.e. Purchase requisition goods received note etc.
- Work with Logistic Department to provide logistical support for course week operations.
- Provide transportation during individual and group transport days.
- Assist with taking inventory of course equipment and provisions.
- Assist with shopping and placing orders for course equipment and provisions.
- Participate in the 'on-call' rotation schedule and respond to field emergencies.
- Attend weekly Logistics Team meetings and participate in team decisions and operations.
- Responsible all procurement.
- Prepare tax exemption, entry visas, supply of goods and process waybills.
Internal Audit Officer
Ministry of Finance, Internal Audit Department
01.2013 - 05.2016
- Retains an independent bonus for department Accountants on conducting investigation.
- Collect relevant required information from employees to cooperate with committee's request.
- Meet with the Department's officers, External auditors & other parties performing audit.
- Review system established to ensure sound public financial management & internal controls.
- Foster an independent internal audit function by reviewing internal control procedures.
- Monitor progress of the implementation of the Internal Audit annual work plan.
- Assist disposal of unsettled and unreported issues to Public Account Committee.
- Support of the initiation of special audits & investigations on any allegations, concern & complaints regarding corruption, lack of accountability and transparency by the Ministry.
Operations and Sales Manager
Greendairy farm, Local industry
02.2010 - 07.2012
- Planning and controlling change.
- Managing quality assurance programs.
- Researching new technologies and alternative methods of efficiency.
- Setting and reviewing budgets and managing cost.
- Overseeing inventory, distribution of goods and facility layout.
- An increase in sales effectiveness.
- Ability to maintain order during times of rapid company growth.
- A means to process and evaluate data effectively.
- A sustainable infrastructure in which sales can grow.
Education
Bachelor of Economics & Political Science -
University of Hargeisa (UoH)
01.2014
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) - undefined
26-June Secondary School
01.2010
Skills
Language Skills
Somali, Mother tongue
English, fluent in speaking & writing
Arabic, fair
Computer Skills & Applications
Professional and advanced application in computer:
Extensive application in Microsoft Office Programs (Excel & Word)
Statistics and data processing programs (SPSS)
Certification
12_20.feb.2016 Certification in Project Management
References
Farah, Jama Ali, Human Resource Officer, farah.mohamoud@nagaad.org, +252634421942, Nagaad Network
Timeline
Business development Adviser
Self-employed
08.2018 - Current
Logistic and procurement Assistant
Nagaad Network
06.2016 - 07.2018
Internal Audit Officer
Ministry of Finance, Internal Audit Department
01.2013 - 05.2016
Operations and Sales Manager
Greendairy farm, Local industry
02.2010 - 07.2012
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) - undefined
26-June Secondary School
Bachelor of Economics & Political Science -
University of Hargeisa (UoH)